“The Earth is What We All Have in Common: A UUnited Service”
This Sunday we join with our neighbor congregations all over the state of Alabama to celebrate Earth Day and remember our commitment to be good stewards of the Earth, our only home.
Topic: Community
Commitment Sunday
Who we love, who we choose, how we support each other, this is what tells us who we are and what we value. David Brooks writes, “Our lives are stories of recommitment.” We are nearing the threshold, we are visioning the time to come when we will reengage and reimagine our community. Let us reflect … Continue reading Commitment Sunday
“Sweat the Small Stuff”
In this feel-good society, where the small stuff rolls off our backs, where anger and sorrow are considered wrong, unproductive, and harmful. Not sweating the small stuff has led to a feeling of uselessness and hopelessness and we have been patiently waiting for someone bigger than ourselves to pick up the reigns and make people … Continue reading “Sweat the Small Stuff”
“Bring Your Heart Along”
So often justice work and anti-racism work is about education and action. These two are so important, and we can’t forget that spirituality and faith are part of our journey towards the beloved community. Let’s engage our hearts and our spirits in practice and reflection this morning. Video Link
“Who Bends the Arc?”
We have heard it said that ‘the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” And we know that we are all partners in that bending. In this service, we will reflect on some lesser-known UUs in history who have bent the arc and brought us closer to the vision of … Continue reading “Who Bends the Arc?”